World events during the third quarter of the year include the movement of migrants across Europe, twin blasts in China which tore through an industrial port area and the escape from prison of Mexico’s most notorious drug lord.
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A look at Syriza party leader Alexis Tsipras
Profile of former Greek Prime Minister and Syriza Party leader Alexis Tsipras.
Greeks feel humiliated by euro zone partners
People in the Greek capital say they feel humiliated by euro zone partners who have not yet accepted their government’s latest proposals to secure a third bailout.
Ministers hope for progress as ‘difficult’ Greek debt talks resume
Eurogroup ministers gathering in Brussels hope for progress as “difficult” Greece negotiations resume and the European Union’s president cancels a planned summit of all 28 EU leaders that would have been needed in case of a “Grexit”.
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Greek PM Tsipras defends “difficult” choices over bailout
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras defends “difficult” bailout proposals in front of parliament.
Europe stood by and watched as Greek elite plundered country, says Germany’s Gabriel
Germany’s Sigmar Gabriel says the elite in Greece has plundered the country for years while Europe just watched it happen.
Greek minister accuses creditors of blackmail
Greek ministers are speculating creditors are conspiring against Athens as euro zone ministers say they will work with creditor proposal not the Greek one, but many still hopeful of a deal.